Feb 1 (Reuters) - Gbst Holdings Ltd GBT.AX :
* Company expects net earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of around $8.0m for first half of FY17
* GBST advises that it expects EBITDA in region of $12.0m for full year
* "FY17 earnings will be lower than previously expected"
* Board intends to continue to pay dividends Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX3TPDqh Further company coverage: GBT.AX